Teach me things that are honest, things that are daring, things that are clear.
Jewel
I have a Ph.D. and a Masters Degree in Philosophy from the University of Hawaii. To get a better idea of who I am, here are some of my favorite pictures:
Age 5 with my Grandfather and his tractor. I felt very
special learning about farming and being able to ride on the
tractor.
With my Mom and grandfather. He was a farmer. She was
a dancer and college professor.
Ronnie Pine at age 3. My mother said I looked like Shirley Temple and no one wanted to cut my hair.
Left to right, Ronnie, Earle and Brian Pine. A cherished
picture by my mother.
A cherished family vacation spot. The Family Cabin in the Seven Oaks area, in the San Bernardino mountains.
In Burma, the hill-tribe village of Pain-ne-bin on the Shan Plateau. As a former high ranking tour guide in Burma, my wife raised money from tourists to build a school at this village. Otherwise the children have to walk 7 miles one way to the nearest school. This is her second school project.
My wife, Myitzu Pine. Myitzu has a B.S. degree in Physics
from Yangon University, Burma. She also has a degree in
early childhood education. She hopes to continue to build schools in Burma (see link) and
eventually run her own preschool. Currently she is working
at Pali Pre-school and pursuing a degree in mathematics.
Hypatia Akary Pine, 2 months old. Hypatia was named after
the famous mathematician, philosopher, and librarian of the
Library of Alexandria. Akary is Burmese for "women leader"
or "queen."
Yun Shwe-Kya Sophia Alexandria
Pine. Her Burmese name means Golden Lotus Laquerware
Lady. Yun likes to play Swan Lake for Dad
My special ladies. Hypatia
Akary Pine and Yun Shwe-Kya Sophia Alexandria Pine